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States rethink data centers as ‘electricity hogs’ strain the grid

1 year 2 months ago

State Sen. Norm Needleman championed the 2021 legislation designed to lure major data centers to Connecticut. The Democratic lawmaker hoped to better compete with nearby states, bring in a growing industry, and provide paychecks for workers tasked with building the sprawling server farms. But this legislative session, he’s wondering if those tax breaks are appropriate […]

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Kevin Hardy

First-ever battle of the breweries promotes blood donations to American Red Cross

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- Local Breweries are battling it out for blood. The Metro St. Louis Battle of the Breweries Blood Drive benefiting the American Red Cross takes place Thursday, May 9, from 1-6 pm. Individuals who donate blood can vote for their favorite participating brewery. The winning brewery that wins the friendly competition will earn a [...]
Jasmine Huda

2024 Annie Malone May Day Parade puts emphasis on physical, mental health

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- Physical and mental health play a key role in this year's Annie Malone May Day Parade. The parade returns to downtown St. Louis on Sunday, May 19 and is the largest fundraiser for Annie Malone Children & Family Services. It's also a historic event—the second largest African American parade in the United [...]
Jasmine Huda

New Library Exhibit Explores the Comics Scare of 1948-52

1 year 2 months ago
Before there were theories about the devastating effects of social media or video games or Tide Pods on young brains, there was one about comic books.  “Back in the day, Dr. [Fredric] Wertham was really good about scaring parents about what appeared in comics,” says William Harroff. “He decided comic books are responsible for juvenile delinquency in my generation, the Baby Boom generation.”
Jessica Rogen